Our primary objective is to provide a comprehensive 3D Hall sensor solution that combines the precision of three-dimensional magnetometry with the user-friendly features you need to explore and utilize magnetic data effectively
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
3D Hall Click is based on the MLX90333, a Triaxis® contactless position sensor from Melexis Technologies able to sense any magnet moving in its surroundings through the measurement and the processing of the three spatial components of the magnetic flux density vector (Bx, By, and Bz). The horizontal components (Bx and By) are sensed thanks to an Integrated Magneto-Concentrator (IMC), while the vertical component (Bz) is sensed through a conventional Hall plate.
Thanks to its excellent performance, the MLX90333 can accurately measure its rotational, linear, and 3D displacement. The MLX90333 features a 3D magnetometer mode for which the 3D information of the magnetic flux density is reported to a host controller through an SPI interface supporting the most common SPI mode, SPI Mode 1, with a maximum frequency of 20MHz. The output transfer characteristic is fully programmable (e.g., offset, gain, clamping levels,
linearity, thermal drift, filtering, range, and such) to match any specific requirement through end-of-line calibration. This Click board™ can be operated only with a 5V logic voltage level. The board must perform appropriate logic voltage level conversion before using MCUs with different logic levels. Also, it comes equipped with a library containing functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.
Features overview
Development board
Arduino UNO is a versatile microcontroller board built around the ATmega328P chip. It offers extensive connectivity options for various projects, featuring 14 digital input/output pins, six of which are PWM-capable, along with six analog inputs. Its core components include a 16MHz ceramic resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an
ICSP header, and a reset button, providing everything necessary to power and program the board. The Uno is ready to go, whether connected to a computer via USB or powered by an AC-to-DC adapter or battery. As the first USB Arduino board, it serves as the benchmark for the Arduino platform, with "Uno" symbolizing its status as the
first in a series. This name choice, meaning "one" in Italian, commemorates the launch of Arduino Software (IDE) 1.0. Initially introduced alongside version 1.0 of the Arduino Software (IDE), the Uno has since become the foundational model for subsequent Arduino releases, embodying the platform's evolution.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU

Architecture
AVR
MCU Memory (KB)
32
Silicon Vendor
Microchip
Pin count
28
RAM (Bytes)
2048
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Accessories
Click Shield for Arduino UNO has two proprietary mikroBUS™ sockets, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the Arduino UNO board without effort. The Arduino Uno, a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P, provides an affordable and flexible way for users to try out new concepts and build prototypes with the ATmega328P microcontroller from various combinations of performance, power consumption, and features. The Arduino Uno has 14 digital input/output pins (of which six can be used as PWM outputs), six analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator (CSTCE16M0V53-R0), a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and reset button. Most of the ATmega328P microcontroller pins are brought to the IO pins on the left and right edge of the board, which are then connected to two existing mikroBUS™ sockets. This Click Shield also has several switches that perform functions such as selecting the logic levels of analog signals on mikroBUS™ sockets and selecting logic voltage levels of the mikroBUS™ sockets themselves. Besides, the user is offered the possibility of using any Click board™ with the help of existing bidirectional level-shifting voltage translators, regardless of whether the Click board™ operates at a 3.3V or 5V logic voltage level. Once you connect the Arduino UNO board with our Click Shield for Arduino UNO, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic

Step by step
Project assembly
Track your results in real time
Application Output
1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support
Library Description
This library contains API for 3D Hall Click driver.
Key functions:
c3dhall_read_all_data
- Read 8 bytes data from sensor functionc3dhall_calculate_angle
- Calculate angle function
Open Source
Code example
The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.
/*!
* \file
* \brief c3DHall Click example
*
* # Description
* This application use to determine angle position.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initialization driver enable's - SPI and start write log.
*
* ## Application Task
* This is a example which demonstrates the use of 3D Hall Click board.
* 3D Hall Click communicates with register via SPI by read data from register
* and calculate Alpha and Beta angle position.
* Results are being sent to the Usart Terminal where you can track their changes.
* All data logs on usb uart.
*
* ## NOTE
* The maximal SPI Clock frequency for MLX90333 sensor is about 430 Khz.
* If you are expiriencing issues, please try to lower MCU's main clock frequency.
*
* \author MikroE Team
*
*/
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "c3dhall.h"
// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES
static c3dhall_t c3dhall;
static log_t logger;
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg;
c3dhall_cfg_t cfg;
/**
* Logger initialization.
* Default baud rate: 115200
* Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
* @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX
* are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will
* need to define them manually for log to work.
* See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
*/
LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
log_info( &logger, "---- Application Init ----" );
// Click initialization.
c3dhall_cfg_setup( &cfg );
C3DHALL_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
c3dhall_init( &c3dhall, &cfg );
Delay_100ms( );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
c3dhall_all_data_t all_data;
uint8_t angle_alpha;
uint8_t angle_beta;
c3dhall_read_all_data( &c3dhall, &all_data );
Delay_100ms( );
if ( ( all_data.data_error ) == C3DHALL_NO_ERRORS )
{
angle_alpha = c3dhall_calculate_angle( &c3dhall, all_data.data_angle_a );
angle_beta = c3dhall_calculate_angle( &c3dhall, all_data.data_angle_b );
log_printf( &logger, " Alpha : %u\r\n", ( uint16_t ) angle_alpha );
log_printf( &logger, " Beta : %u\r\n", ( uint16_t ) angle_beta );
log_printf( &logger, "-------------------------\r\n", angle_beta );
}
else
{
if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_ADCMONITOR )
log_printf( &logger, " ADC Failure \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_ADCSATURA )
log_printf( &logger, " Electrical failure \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_GAINTOOLOW )
log_printf( &logger, " Gain code is less \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_GAINTOOHIGH )
log_printf( &logger, " Gain code is greater \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_NORMTOOLOW )
log_printf( &logger, " Fast norm below 30 \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_FIELDTOOLOW )
log_printf( &logger, " The norm is less \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_FIELDTOOHIGH )
log_printf( &logger, " The norm is greater \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_ROCLAMP )
log_printf( &logger, " Analog Chain Rough off \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_DEADZONEALPHA )
log_printf( &logger, " Angle ALPHA in deadzone \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_F_DEADZONEBETA )
log_printf( &logger, " Angle BETA in deadzone \r\n" );
else if ( all_data.data_error == C3DHALL_MULTIPLE_ERRORS )
log_printf( &logger, " More than one error \r\n" );
else
log_printf( &logger, " Unknown error \r\n" );
log_printf( &logger, "-------------------------\r\n" );
Delay_1sec( );
}
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
Additional Support
Resources
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